"I just said: 'In football, everything goes very fast - if I say yes and I go this winter, you'll take me for a fool.

"This response has been misinterpreted. A departure is not in my head for this transfer window and I have not asked to leave."

This will come as a blow to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger as he continues to try and build one of the strongest squads in the Premier League.

The Gunners boss has had to deal with a number of injuries of late and it had been reported that Wenger wanted to add to his side.

However, the Arsenal chief will now have to turn his attention elsewhere, if he's going to make signings in this window. It remains to be seen as to whether Arsenal will swoop for any stars in January as they go in search of league glory.

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